Food Manifest 
Key Update A video showing a female health inspector pouring bleaching powder onto food at an unlicensed street-side eatery in Denver, Colorado, in the United States, has gone viral on social media. The inspector, who works with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), carried out the operation with a male colleague. The
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Key Update A district-wide inspection of 229 hostels last week revealed significant food safety violations across several facilities in Kochi. Officials found that many Kochi hostels were preparing food in unhygienic environments, putting students and residents at risk. Inspectors issued rectification notices to 67 hostels for minor violations. However, they identified 28 hostel canteens for
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed an authorised officer to monitor and inspect food imports at the Air Cargo Complex of Kannur International Airport, Kerala. This decision officially designates the airport as a new entry point for imported food products into India. Kannur Airport Becomes New Food Import
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Key Update The Committee on Petitions met on Monday in J&K (Jammu & Kashmir) to examine a petition on adulteration of essential food items, including meat, milk, wheat, and processed foods. Chairman Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah led the discussion along with committee members. The Chairman directed officials to launch rigorous inspection drives across the Union
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Key Update Following a complaint from a parent, the food safety department conducted a surprise inspection at Heritage Experiential Learning School in Sector 64 in Gurgaon. Led by district food safety officer Dr. Ramesh Chauhan, the team discovered insects in the rice and detected a foul smell in other food items, raising immediate concerns about
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Key Update Acting on multiple public complaints, the Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 25 Pista House outlets across Greater Hyderabad on Tuesday. Inspectors found unhygienic conditions at most premises and collected 23 food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its Rules and Regulations, 2011. Widespread Hygiene and Storage Lapses
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